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Sweet Escape Muskoka: Cottage Kitchen Makeover Plan

October 22, 2019 by TheSweetEscape 2 Comments

It wasn't until I sat down to write this post that I realized that I skipped a few updates. I may have forgotten to mention that in the middle of updating a vintage Airstream this Spring/Summer I was also shopping around for a cottage to call my own. It's something I've wanted to explore for a few years and I'm very grateful that I was able to make that dream come true. Mid August I took the leap … [Read more...]

Before & After: Cheerstream makeover reveal

September 10, 2019 by TheSweetEscape 14 Comments

Well this post sure is a long time coming! It was wayyyyyyyyy back in April that Emily and I officially started the wheels in motion (pun intended) on this Airstream makeover and the ol' Cheerstream's time in the beauty chair is finally up and she's ready for her big reveal. Just in case you're new here, visit this post to get caught up on what me and my bestie, Emily were up to this summer with … [Read more...]

LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER: my new Loloi Rug

July 20, 2015 by TheSweetEscape 3 Comments

In typical Melissa style, I'm taking my sweet (no pun intended) time making my living room makeover happen. This isn't going to be as dramatic as my kitchen makeover, but more of a refresh with some new pieces and new art to shake things up. I love redecorating my house, it makes me feel so happy! My friend recently bought some HAND KNOTTED RUGS and she loves them. They look great in her house! It … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: give your room a mini makeover with photo art

May 14, 2015 by TheSweetEscape 2 Comments

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Now that the kitchen makeover is behind me, I'm restless and have moved on to the living room area. There's nothing wrong with my current living room, in fact it was lovely enough to be featured in Covet Garden Home, but being the decor junkie that I am I like to change things up. It's been 6 years since I moved into my loft and it's about time. Don't worry, this one won't take a whole year like … [Read more...]

KITCHEN MAKEOVER: our online TV debut with House & Home

February 24, 2015 by TheSweetEscape 5 Comments

Yes, I refer to my new kitchen and I as a "we". God knows we spend enough time together, share an apartment and take a lot of selfies together. I think that pretty much sums up life as a couple. Check out our video debut on House & Home online TV that went live yesterday. Obviously the kitchen showed well, I mean look how sexy that colour is. I on the other hand am so thankful for great … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: new teak hutch + $100 furniture giveaway

February 23, 2015 by TheSweetEscape 17 Comments

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You all know how much I love giving old furniture a new life and new home. I'm usually a real thrift store hunter - you know, going through LOTS of rough stuff before finding those diamonds.  Every so often though I'm not so much in the mood to hunt and kinda just want to look at stuff that someone already went through the trouble of curating and collecting. That's where The Millionaire's Daughter … [Read more...]

SPACES: kitchen makeover update, the cupboards

September 15, 2014 by TheSweetEscape 13 Comments

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So do you remember wayyyyyyy back in February I mentioned that I would love to give my kitchen an update and posted all this great kitchen inspiration? Well I've been busy trying to make it happen. You know, doin' it not just dream'n it. I'm super excited to give you a little update today. I love progress reports because they keep it real. A dramatic before & after is fun but it's kinda nice to … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: vintage chair makeover using a vintage dress

August 5, 2014 by TheSweetEscape 7 Comments

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I think I'm going to have to change the name of this blog to The DIY Vintage Chair Makeover Blog. If you've been following along you know that this is the third vintage chair makeover I've done and the second time I've used a vintage dress to do so. There was this fab folding chair makeover and this really simple but sweet vintage sewing chair makeover. Well I have another one for you. I found … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: an old tray gets a new makeover

November 6, 2013 by TheSweetEscape 3 Comments

Can you believe I found this wicker tray in the garbage room of my condo? Ok, ok, so it looks like it's had better days and maybe it wouldn't catch your eye but that's why you have to have a DIY imagination. So even though the finish on the tray was worn it was actually in really good condition and I loved the shape & lines. I immediately imagined how great it would look in gold. The … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: an extra sweet vintage chair makeover

October 21, 2013 by TheSweetEscape 16 Comments

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While I was visiting my good friend Emily a few weeks ago we worked on a few crafty projects for her her soon-to-be creative workshop space attached her great shop Hello Yellow. I'l leave the full design plan and reveal of the space to Emily but I wanted to share this adorable before & after we did on these great vintage chairs she had. Can you believe that someone was giving away these … [Read more...]

DIY : gold plastic hangers

August 28, 2013 by TheSweetEscape 13 Comments

I've been working on some great creative shoots the past few days that I can't wait to share with you! But until then, this mini gold hanger DIY that I did on set seemed to be a hit on my Instagram so I thought I would share. The truth is that I didn't have the time or cash to buy a bunch of matching hangers BUT I did have a can of gold spray paint. I went through a faze earlier this summer where … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: breaking down the cage

June 13, 2013 by TheSweetEscape 1 Comment

Ok, so I'm kinda doing things a little backwards here but remember how I mentioned in another before & after post how my recent home projects were motivated by the completion of a bigger project? Well this is it. It was a long time coming. Ever since I moved into my place I've hated these metal screens that close in my sleeping area. I felt like a caged animal and not to mention all the dust … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: rooftop patio beautification project

June 5, 2013 by TheSweetEscape 1 Comment

I'm a lucky girl, I have a large rooftop patio all to myself. Something else I had been considering adding were French Patio Doors, as I think this would top it all off. I'll have a think about it more, but I do like the idea though. It's wonderful but I don't think it's necessarily beautiful and cozy. After four summers of not wanting to invest in a space I could only use 3-4 months of the … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: bedroom loft makeover

May 21, 2013 by TheSweetEscape 2 Comments

I'm on a major roll here. Another one of my own before & after projects. So after I got my beautiful new railing it was time to take care of those other lingering projects. First up was what lies on the other side of the railing, my bedroom. It's definitely the most awkward space in my loft. It has low ceiling and plywood floors. Up until recently it was just this cave-like area that I went to … [Read more...]

BEFORE & AFTER: Bold & Gold

May 5, 2013 by TheSweetEscape 1 Comment

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One of the first things to take care of for my patio beautification project is to give these super sad planters a makeover. It wasn't in the budget to buy new ones and I didn't want to fill up the landfill with more trash so I thought I could give them a makeover. I'm convinced there's NOTHING some spray paint can't help. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: • some old (or new) pots • spray paint in your … [Read more...]

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